2008 SE5 - Loud clunking when I shift - Can-Am Spyder Forums: The Y-factor Community

Breuv1 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 10:51 PM

I just bought a 2008 SE5 and have been driving it for the past few days. I've noticed that when I shift gears I hear a loud clunking.. the dealership told me that this is normal because the bike only has 30 miles on it. I've been told that once I put some more wear on it, the clunking will stop. Can anyone speak to this and advise??? THANKS

Latemarch · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Breuv1

I just bought a 2008 SE5 and have been driving it for the past few days. I've noticed that when I shift gears I hear a loud clunking.. the dealership told me that this is normal because the bike only has 30 miles on it. I've been told that once I put some more wear on it, the clunking will stop. Can anyone speak to this and advise??? THANKS

There is always a "clunk" when shifting from N into 1st after starting the Spyder.
The remainder of the shifts should be almost silent.
But it does shift different than the manual. You should shift without letting up on the throttle. Constant throttle and punch the button. The computer will automatically let up on the throttle for you and the shift will be silent.

Bob Denman · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 06:06 AM

I've had a couple of clunky shifts, and found out that rolling off the throttle during "button-time" seemed to snooth things back up... It's worth a try since it costs nothing...

Breuv1 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 07:19 AM

Thanks guys.... I've found my sweat spot and as long as I shift when my idle is between 4.5 - 5.5 I am fine.

However, I am till concerned about the noise my bike makes when it downshifts. Is this normal? Also, when I go into reverse? Thanks Again

Bob Denman · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 10:11 AM

Are you referring to the increase in engine revs as the 'puter tires to match rev levels for the "new" gear and corresponding road speed? If that's the noise, it's completely normal and to be expected. Now if there's something else going on...

Phantaz · #6 (**permalink**) 08-17-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Breuv1

Thanks guys.... I've found my sweat spot and as long as I shift when my idle is between 4.5 - 5.5 I am fine.

However, I am till concerned about the noise my bike makes when it downshifts. Is this normal? Also, when I go into reverse? Thanks Again

I have a brand new 2010 SE5 and it makes some noise when downshifting as well. It runs great so I just figured it was normal.